Downloads/Printable:

iPhone Wallpaper Backgrounds:

*NEW* We just made some iPhone wallpaper backgrounds for your Lock Screen & your Home Screen viewing pleasure.

BEST USED AS A LOCK SCREEN: BEST USED AS A HOME SCREEN: BEST USED AS A LOCK SCREEN:

How to Install:
1. From your iPhone, click on the images above for the full-size version. Then tap and hold on the image to save, and select “save image” from the prompt list.
2. Open your Photos app camera roll and go to the correct wallpaper image.
3. Tap the arrow in the bottom left corner, and select “Use as Wallpaper”
4. Tap “Set”, and choose “Lock Screen” (what displays when your phone is locked), “Home Screen” (what displays as your background when you’re using your phone), or “Set Both” to apply to both. Done!

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